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ainsi
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
a. in this way
Je décrirais la pièce ainsi : un spectacle enchanteur !I'd describe the play in this way: an enchanting spectacle!
b. this way
Mamie faisait sa quiche ainsi. Tu as reproduit sa recette à la perfection !Grandma used to make her quiche this way. You've reproduced her recipe perfectly!
c. that way
Pour pétrir la pâte, il faut appuyer ainsi.To knead the dough, you have to push on it that way.
d. like this
Vous devez vous tenir droit ainsi pour projeter votre voix.You have to stand up straight like this to project your voice.
e. like that
Les enfants, ne sautez pas ainsi. C'est dangereux.Children, don't jump around like that. It's dangerous.
f. thus (literary)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., once upon a time).
Les personnages principaux se sont dit au revoir et se sont séparés. L'histoire se termine ainsi.The main characters said goodbye and parted ways. The story ends thus.
2. (therefore)
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